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Dukes down Long Island, earn spot in conference title game

Brentaro Yamane | Staff Writer March 25, 2021 Collegiate sports teams around the country have suffered from the COVID-19 pandemic, whether it be from athletes contracting the virus and/or having games postponed and canceled. On Sunday, though, Duquesne wide receiver Cyrus Holder made Long Island University catch a case of a new type of virus: The ‘Cyrus Virus.’ Behind seven receptions for 211 yards and … Continue reading Dukes down Long Island, earn spot in conference title game

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Gridiron Dukes looking toward abbreviated Spring season

Carrie Jefferson | Staff Writer Nov. 12, 2020 Walking along Duquesne’s Academic Walk, one would sullenly expect to see an empty Rooney Field due to the cancellation of fall football this year. Wrong. The Dukes are exhibiting profound work ethic as they continue to train toward a spring football season. Although everything has been up in the air amidst the pandemic, the NCAA and NEC … Continue reading Gridiron Dukes looking toward abbreviated Spring season

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Duquesne football team secures another recruit

Brentaro Yamane | Staff Writer Oct. 8, 2020 Duquesne’s football team has continued to impressively recruit lately, recently securing a verbal commitment from Jaheim Williams, a running back and linebacker at Cathedral Preparatory School in Erie, Pa. Williams is currently a senior at Cathedral Prep and is making a big name for himself at the school in the process. He verbally committed to Duquesne on … Continue reading Duquesne football team secures another recruit

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Duquesne football transfers hope to make impact

Brentaro Yamane | Staff Writer Sept. 10, 2020 Duquesne’s football team has received nothing but spectacular news as of late, recently garnering three commitments from high-profile transfer players. Todd Summers, Rahmon Hart Jr. and Nathan Proctor Jr. each transferred to Duquesne in the past month as they look toward embarking on the next chapter of their respective careers. Summers, a graduate student, announced his commitment … Continue reading Duquesne football transfers hope to make impact

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Despite postponed season, Duquesne football has exciting outlook

Brentaro Yamane | Staff Writer Sept. 3, 2020 It is weird walking along Duquesne’s “Academic Walk” and not seeing all of the football players practicing as a team. With the coronavirus pandemic changing the way people live their lives, it has affected many sports organizations, including leagues such as the Northeastern Conference (NEC), the conference in which Duquesne’s football program competes. The NEC has postponed … Continue reading Despite postponed season, Duquesne football has exciting outlook

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Football loses first NEC game to Robert Morris

David Borne | Sports Editor Nov. 14, 2019 Without starting quarterback Daniel Parr under center due to a broken collarbone, the Duquesne football team dropped a 41-21 result to the Robert Morris Colonials on Saturday in Moon Township. The loss marked the first in conference play for the Dukes, dropping their overall record to 6-3 on the season. Saturday was the first time since Nov. … Continue reading Football loses first NEC game to Robert Morris

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Football wins again, moves to 4-0 in conference play

James Leo | Staff Writer Nov. 7, 2019 The Duquesne Football team (6-2, 4-0) continued its dominance in NEC play with a 30-21 win over Saint Francis on Saturday, Nov. 2. In addition to adding another “W” to the Duke’s record, Saturday’s win also marked a milestone for Duquesne football. It gave head coach Jerry Schmitt his 98th win at Duquesne, making him the winningest … Continue reading Football wins again, moves to 4-0 in conference play

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Football takes down Wagner at home, 28-24

Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer 10/31/2019 Even the drizzling rain and brisk temperature couldn’t contain the excitement of head coach Jerry Schmitt and his team. Following the game, the feeling of simultaneous enthusiasm and relief was palpable. The conditions may have been miserable, but the outcome certainly was not. Duquesne held off a late Wagner rally to win 28-24, keeping them undefeated in NEC play. … Continue reading Football takes down Wagner at home, 28-24

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Crawford, Fitzpatrick sign mini-camp deals

Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer May 2, 2019 Duquesne football’s season may have ended in December, but the program continues to enjoy the effects of an unprecedented season on the Bluff. A year after a crushing loss to Central Connecticut State in the de facto NEC Championship game in 2017, the program responded with a dramatic victory over the Blue Devils to reclaim the championship … Continue reading Crawford, Fitzpatrick sign mini-camp deals

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Dual-sport Taylor relinquishes one dream for another

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Feb. 28, 2019 Kellon Taylor arrived at Duquesne in 2016 tasked with the sports-lover’s ultimate fantasy: Compete dually for separate NCAA Division I athletic teams. Instead of heading to a FBS-level institution on a football-only scholarship, or giving up football for basketball altogether somewhere else, Taylor opted for the Bluff, where it was agreed that he could continue both ventures … Continue reading Dual-sport Taylor relinquishes one dream for another

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